San Francisco Giants News & Updates
The San Francisco Giants were 65-92, 4th in the NL West. Yesterday, the San Francisco Giants handled the Minnesota Twins 5-2 at Oracle Park.
Perfectly average, for better or worse. The 3-run win last night carries weight here. Pulling the other way, a 23-man IL is starting to matter.
Giants Game on September 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Oracle Park |
| First Pitch: | 09:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Anthony Molina (3-1, 4.18 ERA) vs Taj Bradley (11-6, 3.81 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCS BA, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 65°F, Wind 8 mph |
Giants Score & Recap
Yesterday, the San Francisco Giants handled the Minnesota Twins 5-2 at Oracle Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Drew Gilbert went 3-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Brett Harris went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Giants Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
96 | 60 | .615 | W4 | |
|
Padres
|
|
87 | 69 | .558 | 9.0 | W5 |
|
D-backs
|
|
82 | 74 | .526 | 14.0 | W2 |
|
Giants
|
|
65 | 92 | .414 | 31.5 | W1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
57 | 99 | .365 | 39.0 | L1 |
San Francisco Giants are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Giants Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | .237 | .723 | 43 | |
| 4 | .280 | .745 | 15 | |
| 5 | .253 | .721 | 15 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 | 3.65 | 1.46 | 37.0 | |
| 1-7 | 3.41 | 1.66 | 34.1 | |
| 9-14 | 4.01 | 1.30 | 155.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Giants News
The San Francisco Giants faced another tough day, dropping their most recent game to the Dodgers 1-3 and extending their disappointing run to just 2-5 in the last week with a -9 run differential. Adding to the woes, rookie Blade Tidwell left his start due to right elbow discomfort, a situation that demands immediate attention as the team prepares for a series against the Minnesota Twins. In a bid to shake things up, the Giants have called up outfield prospect Bo Davidson and activated Marcelo Mayer, while Jung Hoo Lee is sidelined with a groin contusion and Bryce Eldridge is on the concussion list. Amidst this turmoil, Victor Bericoto's return from injury serves as a reminder of the potential the Giants have in their younger players, especially after trading Heliot Ramos. The team must find a way to rally as the season winds down.
Giants Upcoming Schedule
The San Francisco Giants host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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